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“The Camaro ZL1 is designed to excel at everything,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president of Global Product Development. “It’s a 2+2 coupe offering incredible performance – acceleration, handling and braking – with the highest levels of technology and perfect chassis damping, making it suitable for everyday driving. It will compare well to any sports coupe, at any price and in any setting.”

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Exterior

Functionality defines the Camaro ZL1’s form, with the exterior shaped during more than 100 hours of wind-tunnel testing and on-track validation to improve aerodynamics and cooling for track use. Accordingly, its exterior elements all play a part in managing airflow over, under and through the ZL1.

“The design supports the Camaro ZL1’s exceptional performance and does so with compelling style,” said John Mack, Camaro exterior design manager. “From every angle, the elements coalesce to give the car a purposeful, super aggressive attitude.”

The lower grille opening, for example, offers greater airflow compared to the Camaro SS, and the upper grille incorporates a new version of the “flow-tie” open bowtie insignia. There’s also a new hood, with a carbon fiber insert and heat extractor that pulls hot air from the engine compartment. Additional changes include a larger front splitter, unique rockers, a wing-style rear spoiler and wider front fenders – all tuned to improve aerodynamics for greater high-speed stability.

Body Styles

The 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 will be available in two body styles:

Two-door hard-top coupe

Two-door soft-top convertible

Colors

2017 Camaro ZL1 colors currently unavailable. We will update this section when we receive info on exterior and interior colors and color combinations.

Interior

Inside, there are standard Recaro front seats, along with a sueded flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob. Chevrolet’s Performance Data Recorder is available.

Technology

This section coming soon.

Powertrain

The 2017 Camaro ZL1 is powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter Small Block V8 LT4 engine mated to a choice of a six-speed manual or ten-speed automatic transmissions.

The 10-speed automatic has 7.39 overall ratio for smaller steps between gears. It enables the LT4 engine to remain at optimal rpm levels during acceleration, particularly when exiting corners, for quicker laps and lightning-quick responses on both up- and down-shifts.

This is the first Chevrolet application of the new quick-shift 10-speed, with unique calibrations and hardware developed exclusively for the ZL1. By the end of 2018, GM will introduce the new 10-speed automatic in eight vehicle models.

Drivetrain

Like all sixth-generation Camaros, the 2017 Camaro ZL1 is exclusively a rear-wheel drive vehicle.

Cooling

The 2017 ZL1 is track ready from the factory thanks to an impressive 11 heat exchangers for optimal powertrain cooling. This is in stark contrast to some competitors, who offer optional packages to make their vehicles track ready.

Stay tuned as we update this section with more 2017 Camaro ZL1 performance information.

Platform

Like all sixth-generation Camaros, the 2017 Camaro ZL1 rides on GM’s Alpha platform.

Chassis

A cohesive suite of performance technologies tailors the performance of the ZL1 for street and track. Features include:

Updated Magnetic Ride suspension

Performance Traction Management

Electronic limited-slip differential

Custom Launch Control and Driver Mode Selector

The 2017 ZL1 also has a stronger power-to-weight ratio than its predecessor, weighing 200 pounds less, while offering approximately 60 more horsepower and 80 more pound-feet of torque. The result, says Chevy, “is a one-of-a-kind driving experience.”

“Driving the Camaro ZL1 is best described as ‘fast with finesse,’” said GM product chief Mark Reuss. “It is beautifully balanced, with perfect damping and isolation for optimal performance and driver confidence in virtually any situation – from the Pacific Coast Highway to Willow Springs to Pomona.”